October Events - A rundown of just a few of the many events going on around Milwaukee in October. See also: Fall Festivals & Events and our Milwaukee Halloween Guide.
- Milwaukee Film Festival
When: September 24 - October 4
What: screening of more than 100 films
Where: Landmark Oriental Theatre and Marcus North Shore Cinema
How much: $10, $9 seniors, Opening Night Gala: $15 general admission, $10 with a ticket stub or pass. - Food Slam
When: 6-10 p.m., Friday, October 2
What: food tasting and silent auction fundraiser
Where: Eisner Museum of Advertising and Design, 208 N. Water St
How much: $30 - Return the Sturgeon
When: 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday, October 3
What: public restocking of the Milwaukee river with prehistoric fish
Where: Riveredge Nature Center
How much: $12 - Jungle Jack Hanna Animal Adventures
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, October 11
What: see animal friends live on stage
Where: The Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St
Cost: $17 - $35 - So You Think You Can Dance
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 11
What: top 10 finalists popular from the television show
Where: Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St.
Cost: $36.50 - $54.50 - MAM After Dark: RunUp to the Runway
When: 5 p.m. - midnight, Friday, October 16
What: Special fashion show featuring Mt. Mary College designers
Where: Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr.
How much: $10 - $50 - Fall Gallery Night and Day
When: October 16 and 17
What: quarterly gallery open-house
Where: throughout Milwaukee, primarily downtown - Milwaukee Ballet: Cinderella
When: October 22 - 25
What: classic fairy tale told through dance
Where: Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St.
How much: $23 - $86 - Wolf Awareness Day
When: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. October 24
What: a day devoted to all things wolf
Where: Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound Rd.
How much: $23 - $86 - Halloween
What: Find some fun Halloween Events taking place around town
